Pastor Richard's Corner

As the leaves fall and Thanksgiving draws near, our minds turn naturally to gratitude. But biblical gratitude isn’t just a polite “thank you.” It’s a posture of the heart that acknowledges God’s hand in every detail of our lives—the joys, the trials, the unexpected turns, and the quiet blessings we overlook.

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1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us, “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” That means we don’t just thank Him for everything going right—we thank Him in everything, because we trust His sovereign goodness even when life doesn’t make sense.

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This November, I challenge you to take time each day to thank the Lord for something specific. Write it down. Say it out loud. Share it with your family. Gratitude recalibrates the heart—it reminds us who’s really in control and who deserves the glory.

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So as you gather around the table this Thanksgiving, remember: gratitude isn’t seasonal—it’s spiritual. Let’s be a people who glorify God not only with our lips, but with thankful hearts that see His fingerprints everywhere.

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In Christ,
Pastor Dez

                                                                                                                                    
Jesus told them, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me." ~John 14:6